The continuing story of my sinuses...

Jonathan · June 29th, 2006, 12:52 PM

As some of you know I've been having sinus problems for a while now (since 11th March to be exact) and after getting nowhere with my GP I got referred, went private and saw a specialist last night.

The problem is my LH frontal sinus (just above the left eye). I need a CT scan to be sure but he reckons it will require surgery. God knows how he's going to get to above my eye via my nose. In fact I don't think I want to think about it!

So then, anyone want to swap some dive gear for a set of golfclubs?

wilbo · June 29th, 2006, 01:47 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jonathan)

So then, anyone want to swap some dive gear for a set of golfclubs?

Jonathon,

unless you've been told otherwise - maybe its a little early to be thinking of taking up golf..

**neilh** · June 29th, 2006, 02:55 PM

...especially given your golfing abilities

Good luck for the scan tho matey, hope you get sorted out soon.

Quote:

God knows how he's going to get to above my eye via my nose.

Cue smiley:

!!!

vid · June 29th, 2006, 03:11 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by neilh)

...Cue smiley:

!!!

you don't want to know how close to the truth that is

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jonathan)

God knows how he's going to get to above my eye via my nose.

the surgery doesn't hurt too much - it's when they take the padding out that it makes you "wince"

i still wince when i think about the last time i had this done (22 years ago) although SWMBO had similar two years ago

it shouldn't stop you diving - you'll just have to take some time off

vid

Jonathan · June 30th, 2006, 12:46 PM

Cheers for the reassurances guys,

Quote: (Originally Posted by vid)

i still wince when i think about the last time i had this done (22 years ago) although SWMBO had similar two years ago

it shouldn't stop you diving - you'll just have to take some time off

vid

Can you remember how long after the op you/the missus were able to dive again?

vid · June 30th, 2006, 01:55 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jonathan)

Can you remember how long after the op you/the missus were able to dive again?

mrs vid stopped diving for a full 6 months - but that wasn't just because of the operation, but becuase she had her nose / sinuses pushed back into her skull

and wanted to avoid any further potential barotrauma complications whilst the bones reknit - this was just making absolutely sure

i stopped diving for about 3 months - but at that time i was 16, being fitter and younger

How long you take off, will also depend on which of the sinuses is being operated on - there's 4 or 5 types as I remember. If your specialist doesn't know about diving, there's a few well known diving doctors/referees who you can contact through the diving medical committee and get their opinion on the time that you'll need off

hth

vid

cys · July 1st, 2006, 03:51 AM

Truly the best part of sinus surgery is when they vacuum your sinuses after the surgery

. This only seemed to be something that was done on the maxillary sinuses, so you may miss out on that treat.

Michael-Fisch · July 31st, 2006, 03:13 PM

Just look at the surgery as a quick job with a posthole digger or a rotorrouter job. If those 2 examples still leave you cold remember back when people had septic tanks and the nice man on the truck came by to empty the septic tank? That's about what having your sinuses scraped out is like, just be happy that they do it under general anesthesia so you won't have to hear the surgon say "Oh shit, why did that have to happen."

The last 2 times I had a sinuses "D&C" done I was unable to dive for 2 weeks after the operation, my ENT recommended getting back in the water as soon as possible since contact with saltwater aids the healing. No colds for 3 yars after the operation, and usually don't start buying kleenex again for at least 5 years after the operation. Equalizing is real easy, too. The only problem is when I have my head on the side and pour "ear beer" in one ear after a dive it runs out the other ear:-) But that might have something to do with my use of dental floss to clean my ears.

Good luck, from a guy who has it done about every 10 years.

Michael

Jonathan · September 21st, 2006, 08:05 PM

Well a quick update. Had the op 6 weeks ago now and just had the follow up consultation. He stuck the endoscope up my nose and could see the light out of my ears! So the man from Del Monte he say yes. Hooston we're back in business!

Now then. Any one want to come for a splash and help me remember how to do it?

Chris L · September 21st, 2006, 08:21 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jonathan)

Well a quick update. Had the op 6 weeks ago now and just had the follow up consultation. He stuck the endoscope up my nose and could see the light out of my ears! So the man from Del Monte he say yes. Hooston we're back in business!

Now then. Any one want to come for a splash and help me remember how to do it?

ill have a splash dependent on dates,when you thinking of .
chris

June 29th, 2006, 12:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jonathan(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 215	The continuing story of my sinuses... As some of you know I've been having sinus problems for a while now (since 11th March to be exact) and after getting nowhere with my GP I got referred, went private and saw a specialist last night. The problem is my LH frontal sinus (just above the left eye). I need a CT scan to be sure but he reckons it will require surgery. God knows how he's going to get to above my eye via my nose. In fact I don't think I want to think about it! So then, anyone want to swap some dive gear for a set of golfclubs?

June 29th, 2006, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
wilbo (Online) Chimp 4 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 873	Quote: (Originally Posted by Jonathan) So then, anyone want to swap some dive gear for a set of golfclubs? Jonathon, unless you've been told otherwise - maybe its a little early to be thinking of taking up golf.. __________________ Cheers! Wilbo DIR explorers: DIR Yorkshire Divers: YorkshireDivers One of the Foxturd chimps

July 31st, 2006, 03:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Michael-Fisch(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 264	Just look at the surgery as a quick job with a posthole digger or a rotorrouter job. If those 2 examples still leave you cold remember back when people had septic tanks and the nice man on the truck came by to empty the septic tank? That's about what having your sinuses scraped out is like, just be happy that they do it under general anesthesia so you won't have to hear the surgon say "Oh shit, why did that have to happen." The last 2 times I had a sinuses "D&C" done I was unable to dive for 2 weeks after the operation, my ENT recommended getting back in the water as soon as possible since contact with saltwater aids the healing. No colds for 3 yars after the operation, and usually don't start buying kleenex again for at least 5 years after the operation. Equalizing is real easy, too. The only problem is when I have my head on the side and pour "ear beer" in one ear after a dive it runs out the other ear:-) But that might have something to do with my use of dental floss to clean my ears. Good luck, from a guy who has it done about every 10 years. Michael Last edited by Michael-Fisch; July 31st, 2006 at 03:55 PM.

September 21st, 2006, 08:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chris L(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: scun...thorpe Posts: 132	Quote: (Originally Posted by Jonathan) Well a quick update. Had the op 6 weeks ago now and just had the follow up consultation. He stuck the endoscope up my nose and could see the light out of my ears! So the man from Del Monte he say yes. Hooston we're back in business! Now then. Any one want to come for a splash and help me remember how to do it? ill have a splash dependent on dates,when you thinking of . chris __________________ live to work and work to dive

June 29th, 2006, 02:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
neilh(Offline) Haemoglobin on the bus... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 1,900	...especially given your golfing abilities Good luck for the scan tho matey, hope you get sorted out soon. Quote: God knows how he's going to get to above my eye via my nose. Cue smiley: !!!

June 29th, 2006, 03:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
vid(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: london/surrey border, UK Posts: 353	Quote: (Originally Posted by neilh) ...Cue smiley: !!! you don't want to know how close to the truth that is Quote: (Originally Posted by Jonathan) God knows how he's going to get to above my eye via my nose. the surgery doesn't hurt too much - it's when they take the padding out that it makes you "wince" i still wince when i think about the last time i had this done (22 years ago) although SWMBO had similar two years ago it shouldn't stop you diving - you'll just have to take some time off vid

June 30th, 2006, 12:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jonathan(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 215	Cheers for the reassurances guys, Quote: (Originally Posted by vid) i still wince when i think about the last time i had this done (22 years ago) although SWMBO had similar two years ago it shouldn't stop you diving - you'll just have to take some time off vid Can you remember how long after the op you/the missus were able to dive again?

June 30th, 2006, 01:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
vid(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: london/surrey border, UK Posts: 353	Quote: (Originally Posted by Jonathan) Can you remember how long after the op you/the missus were able to dive again? mrs vid stopped diving for a full 6 months - but that wasn't just because of the operation, but becuase she had her nose / sinuses pushed back into her skull and wanted to avoid any further potential barotrauma complications whilst the bones reknit - this was just making absolutely sure i stopped diving for about 3 months - but at that time i was 16, being fitter and younger How long you take off, will also depend on which of the sinuses is being operated on - there's 4 or 5 types as I remember. If your specialist doesn't know about diving, there's a few well known diving doctors/referees who you can contact through the diving medical committee and get their opinion on the time that you'll need off hth vid

July 1st, 2006, 03:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
cys(Offline) New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: S. Calif Posts: 46	Truly the best part of sinus surgery is when they vacuum your sinuses after the surgery . This only seemed to be something that was done on the maxillary sinuses, so you may miss out on that treat.

September 21st, 2006, 08:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jonathan(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 215	Well a quick update. Had the op 6 weeks ago now and just had the follow up consultation. He stuck the endoscope up my nose and could see the light out of my ears! So the man from Del Monte he say yes. Hooston we're back in business! Now then. Any one want to come for a splash and help me remember how to do it?